Lively Cafés in Manhattan worth going out for.

I follow lively cafés in Manhattan closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

Ninth Street Espresso

Ninth Street Espresso

East Village

Serious coffee, minimal space

The Drama Book Shop

The Drama Book Shop

Midtown

Theater bookstore & café

ChaHalo 茶话弄-China Town

ChaHalo 茶话弄-China Town

Chinatown

Premium Chinese milk teas

Dark Matter Coffee - Adios Amigos

Dark Matter Coffee - Adios Amigos

East Village

Chicago coffee & chocolates

The Community Boutique & Cafe

The Community Boutique & Cafe

East Village

Coffee, crafts & community

The Oma Shop II Coffee + Lifestyle

The Oma Shop II Coffee + Lifestyle

Harlem

Coffee, cuts & natural wine

Atelier Jolie

Atelier Jolie

NoHo

Sustainable fashion & art hub

WatchHouse Chrysler Building

WatchHouse Chrysler Building

Midtown

British roaster, art deco

Frenchette Bakery

Frenchette Bakery

Tribeca • $$

Artisan boulangerie

Coffee and Caviar

Coffee and Caviar

Tribeca

Moscow morning ritual

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The Haus of Collectives

The Haus of Collectives

Inwood

Cozy cannabis lounge

Moka & Co

Moka & Co

Kips Bay

Yemeni coffee traditions

Hekate Café & Elixir Lounge

Hekate Café & Elixir Lounge

East Village • $$

Witchy sober elixir lounge

Cafe Joah

Cafe Joah

East Village

Korean coffee & speakeasy

Lumo Ombro

Lumo Ombro

Tribeca

Artistic all-day refuge

Blue Building

Blue Building

Midtown

Psychedelic workspace & café

Browse by coffee & tea

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick lively cafés in Manhattan?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.

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